Jakarta (ANTARA) – State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has adopted green energy across all its locomotives and generators using B40 biodiesel and is preparing to transition to B50 to support efficient and sustainable transportation.“All locomotives and generators operated by KAI use renewable energy through B40 biodiesel,” KAI Vice President of Corporate Communications Anne Purba said on Sunday.She said the use of B40 reflects KAI’s support for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources’ strategic initiative to expand renewable energy in the transportation sector.With the adoption of renewable energy, train operations produce lower emissions and strengthen railways as a more environmentally friendly logistics and transportation solution.“We understand that efficiency and affordable travel costs are crucial for the public. Amid increasingly limited fuel supplies, trains offer a mobility solution that remains economical and reliable,” she said.Purba also expressed KAI’s readiness to support the ministry’s next phase in developing B50 biodiesel.The government’s push to increase the use of biofuels (BBN) is part of a broader strategy to achieve national energy independence and meet the 2060 net zero emissions (NZE) target.She emphasized that safety remains a top priority, adding that all locomotives and generators that will use B50 will undergo a series of technical trials before being deployed for operations.Purba highlighted that the growing adoption of renewable energy is making rail transport more environmentally sustainable, contributing to a healthier environment for future generations.In the first quarter of 2026, KAI recorded 14,515,350 passengers on long-distance and local train services, marking an 18.4 percent increase compared to 12,261,632 passengers in the same period last year.Beyond passenger services, railways also play a vital role in logistics. In the first quarter of 2026, KAI transported 12,075,002 tonnes of coal for electricity supply in Java and Bali, along with 2,873,440 tonnes of other goods, including containers, agricultural products, and retail shipments.Purba noted that these logistics operations are now supported by trains powered by more environmentally friendly B40 biodiesel.She added that collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in adopting renewable energy is a strategic step toward strengthening national energy independence.“We remain committed to advancing railways as a safe, efficient, and sustainable mode of transportation for the nation’s future,” she said.